In a recent podcast episode of ‘OverDogs’, former UFC fighter Mike Perry didn’t hold back on his criticism of UFC CEO Dana White, labeling his behavior as ‘childish’. Perry’s comments stem from White’s recent praise of Merab Dvalishvili following his impressive win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 298.
White commended Dvalishvili for his remarkable 10 consecutive victories in the Octagon and announced that the bantamweight contender had earned himself a shot at the bantamweight title.
However, this praise comes after White had previously criticized Dvalishvili for refusing to fight his friend, Aljamain Sterling, even questioning his commitment to the sport.
Perry didn’t shy away from expressing his frustration with White’s remarks, highlighting what he perceives as inconsistency and favoritism within the UFC. He accused the organization of arbitrarily selecting fighters and making decisions without being accountable to anyone.
According to Perry, the UFC operates with an air of arrogance and disregard for the fighters who put their lives on the line. He emphasized that such behavior is disrespectful and reflects a lack of concern for the athletes’ well-being.
Drawing a comparison to other professional sports leagues like the NFL, Perry criticized White’s approach, suggesting that figures like NFL owners would never publicly demean their players in a similar manner.
Perry’s strong stance against White’s actions is evident, particularly as he has moved on to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after his UFC contract expired in 2021.
With a perfect 4-0 record in BKFC, Perry’s departure from the UFC seems to be tied, at least in part, to his dissatisfaction with White’s leadership style and the perceived injustices within the organization.
